Auditions

Character Profiles

Young Simba
The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can’t wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and naïve, but after his father Mufasa’s death, Simba struggles with shame and his destiny.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Young-Simba.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Young-Simba-Hakuna-Matata-and-Just-Can_t-Wait.pdf
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1), 1:43-1:58, https://youtu.be/V1wkrS_SlkU?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=103
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1) Accompaniment, 1:43-1:58, https://youtu.be/9JnxxLpzMW8?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=103
Music Clip: I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, 0:21-0:30, https://youtu.be/YHp_W45Xlgw?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=21
Music Clip: I Just Can’t Wait To Be King Accompaniment, 0:21-0:30, https://youtu.be/uvIv1I25YgE?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=21

Rafiki
A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in “Circle of Life” and “He Lives in You,” and leads the African chants throughout the show. A confident performer with a strong singing voice.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Rafiki.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Rafiki-The-Circle-of-Life.pdf
Music Clip: Circle of Life, 0:49-1:10, https://youtu.be/qtt_0yKootk?t=49
Music Clip: Circle of Life, 2:39-3:01, https://youtu.be/qtt_0yKootk?t=159

Young Nala
A courageous lion and Young Simba’s best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind. A confident cub.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Young-Nala.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Young-Nala-Just-Cant-Wait-to-be-King.pdf
Music Clip: I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, 0:44-0:55, https://youtu.be/YHp_W45Xlgw?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=44
Music Clip:I Just Can’t Wait To Be King Accompaniment, 0:44-0:55, https://youtu.be/uvIv1I25YgE?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=44
Music Clip: I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, 1:34-1:50, https://youtu.be/YHp_W45Xlgw?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=94
Music Clip: I Just Can’t Wait To Be King Accompaniment, 1:34-1:50, https://youtu.be/uvIv1I25YgE?t=94

Mufasa
The strong, honourable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa commands respect onstage and also shows tenderness with his son, Simba.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Mufasa.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Mufasa-They-Live-in-You.pdf
Music Clip: They Live In You, 0:17-0:49, https://youtu.be/gJB1p_4CAy8?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=17
Music Clip: They Live In You Accompaniment, 0:17-0:49, https://youtu.be/I7seWf5Cjcs?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=17
Music Clip: They Live In You, 1:36-2:09, https://youtu.be/gJB1p_4CAy8?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=96
Music Clip: They Live In You Accompaniment, 1:36-2:09, https://youtu.be/I7seWf5Cjcs?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=96

Scar
The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Cold-hearted and wickedly intelligent with a sarcastic sense of humor, he will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Scar.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Scar-Be-Prepared.pdf
Music Clip: Be Prepared, 0:30-1:00, https://youtu.be/r1nkvtYI8fw?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=30

Zazu
The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do his duty. The role can be played by a boy or girl.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Zazu.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Ensemble-Zazu-Sarabi-Dancers-The-Circle-of-Life.pdf
Music Clip: Circle of Life, 1:32-2:16, https://youtu.be/qtt_0yKootk?t=92

Shenzi
One of Scar’s hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the sassy one of the trio and is always looking out for herself. With Banzai and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Shenzi-Banzai-Ed.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Shenzi-Banzai-Ed-Be-Prepared.pdf
Music Clip: Be Prepared, 1:01-1:14, https://youtu.be/r1nkvtYI8fw?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=61

Banzai
A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren’t so lazy. An outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness.

Ed
The third member of Scar’s trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that is his only form of communication. Ed should be played by an actor who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words. The role can be played by a boy or girl.

Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa’s mate, and Simba’s mother. The queen delivers with care and command. A few key spoken lines.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Sarabi.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Ensemble-Zazu-Sarabi-Dancers-The-Circle-of-Life.pdf
Music Clip: Circle of Life, 1:32-2:16, https://youtu.be/qtt_0yKootk?t=92

Adult Simba
Grows from a cub to a lion in “Hakuna Matata.” Adult Simba has more complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and returns to confront Scar. A more mature actor.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Adult-Simba.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Adult-Simba-Hakuna-Matata-Can-You-Feel.pdf
Music Clip: Can You Feel The Love, 0:57-1:09, https://youtu.be/YU5W0rlsAmI?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=57
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 2) A, 0:14-0:26, https://youtu.be/6Ox5X47yElM?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=14

Adult Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar. A more mature actress plays this character with a strong voice.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Adult-Nala.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Adult-Nala-Can-You-Feel-Shadowlands.pdf
Music Clip: Can You Feel The Love, 1:10-1:24, https://youtu.be/YU5W0rlsAmI?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=70
Music Clip: Shadowland, 0:36-1:43, https://youtu.be/tb8KxnDrnIE?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=36
Music Clip: Shadowland Accompaniment, 0:36-1:43, https://youtu.be/9ZvYfE3BNCk?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=36
Music Clip: Shadowland, 2:13-2:37, https://youtu.be/tb8KxnDrnIE?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=133
Music Clip: Shadowland Accompaniment, 2:13-2:37, https://youtu.be/9ZvYfE3BNCk?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=133

Timon
An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of his own shadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show. The role can be played by a boy or girl.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Timon-Pumbaa.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Timon-Hakuna-Matata.pdf
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1), 0:00-0:30, https://youtu.be/V1wkrS_SlkU?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1) Accompaniment, 0:00-0:30, https://youtu.be/9JnxxLpzMW8?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1), 0:56-1:02, https://youtu.be/V1wkrS_SlkU?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=56
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1) Accompaniment, 0:56-1:02, https://youtu.be/9JnxxLpzMW8?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=56

Pumbaa
A kind-hearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. A loyal friend to Timon and Simba who can show deadpan humour. The role can be played by a boy or girl.

Script Fragment: TLKJ-Script-Timon-Pumbaa.pdf
Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Pumba-Hakuna-Matata.pdf
list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C&t=49
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1), 0:49-1:26, https://youtu.be/V1wkrS_SlkU?list=PLEUmnFZspIUMi_lIsYqzf7MWrrBTVoR-C?&t=49
Music Clip: Hakuna Matata (Part 1) Accompaniment, 0:49-1:26, https://youtu.be/9JnxxLpzMW8?

Other ensemble parts: Hyena ensemble, Grass/jungle ensemble, Prideland inhabitants.

Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Ensemble-Zazu-Sarabi-Dancers-The-Circle-of-Life.pdf
Music Clip: Circle of Life, 1:32-2:16, https://youtu.be/qtt_0yKootk?t=92

Specialist dancers

You have the option of singing the song listed below or Happy Birthday.

Score Fragment: TLKJ-Score-Ensemble-Zazu-Sarabi-Dancers-The-Circle-of-Life.pdf
Music Clip: Circle of Life, 1:32-2:16, https://youtu.be/qtt_0yKootk?t=92